Police Arrest Two Suspects for Alleged Sale of Newborn Twins

 

Police operatives in Lagos State have apprehended two individuals for allegedly trafficking newborn twin girls.

The arrest was made in the Berger area after a “Good Samaritan” alerted officers from the Ojodu Police Division.

Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Friday.

According to him, the suspects were found with two baby girls, approximately six days old, during a routine check on September 9, 2024. The suspects were traveling from Abia State at the time of their arrest.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were on their way to deliver the babies to a nurse in Lagos, who had been arranged by the mother of the twins. The deal was set to be completed once the suspects arrived in the state, Hundeyin disclosed.

“Upon questioning, the suspects confessed to the crime, stating they had been paid ₦150,000 to transport the babies to Lagos,” the police spokesman said. “They further revealed that the mother sold her newborns because she believed she could not provide proper care for them.”

Hundeyin added that efforts are underway to apprehend other individuals involved in the conspiracy. The arrested suspects were arraigned on Thursday, September 19, 2024, for their role in the illegal sale.

Meanwhile, the case has been transferred to the Gender Unit of the Lagos State Police Command.

The twins have been placed in the care of a motherless babies home, where they are receiving proper care and medical evaluation.

The Lagos State Police Command continues to investigate the matter and has urged members of the public to report any suspicious activities involving child trafficking.